A video has been shared on social media claiming to show an International Court of Justice (ICJ) judge ordering Germany to withdraw its support for Israel in a genocide case brought by Nicaragua. However, this video has been taken out of context. The person in the video is not a judge but a registrar who read out Nicaragua’s request for provisional measures, which the court has not yet ruled on.
In an interview ahead of the Champions League semi-final, Germany’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, shared his admiration for Spain’s Barcelona-connected players and revealed his lifelong dream of wearing the number ’10’ jersey.
In a daring attempt for freedom, a camel escaped from a circus near Kaiserslautern, Germany, taking other animals, including a sheep and a cow, with it. After two escape attempts, the camel and its companions were safely rounded up with the help of police and animal carers using food. This incident follows other recent camel-related events in Germany, including a camel escape in Austria and the birth of two baby camels in Bamberg.
A massive search operation is underway in Germany to locate a missing six-year-old boy with autism. The boy, identified as Arian Arnold, vanished from his family’s backyard on Monday evening. Authorities have deployed a Tornado jet, sniffer dogs, drones, a sonar boat, and a large team of rescue workers to the area. Volunteers have also joined the search, totaling nearly 600 people. The boy’s autism and non-verbal communication abilities make the search particularly challenging, as he is unable to respond to calls or shout for help. The family lives in a rural area surrounded by fields and forests, raising concerns about the boy’s exposure to cold temperatures.
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A meeting between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday showcased unity in supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. However, Scholz maintained his refusal to supply long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, arguing they require German involvement. Both leaders emphasized the need for Europe to enhance its assistance to Ukraine, following the US Congress’ approval of a massive military aid package. Scholz urged other European countries with Patriot missile systems to consider contributing them to Ukraine’s defense. Despite their support, Ukraine faces a shortage of shells and air defense systems, highlighting the ongoing urgency for international aid.
A six-year-old boy with autism has been reported missing in Germany, and a large-scale search operation is underway. Arian Arnold vanished from his garden in Elm, Lower Saxony, on Monday evening, and concerned authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to locate him. With hundreds of volunteers, drones, sniffer dogs, and even a sonar boat being deployed, the search has extended to nearby woods, fields, swamps, and barns, but the young boy remains elusive.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Berlin with full military honours. The two leaders held a joint news conference afterwards.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for increased defense spending as Europe faces a ‘dangerous moment’ amidst ongoing conflicts and rising global threats. He has pledged to raise Britain’s defense industry to ‘war footing’ and committed to raising defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. Sunak aims to put pressure on NATO allies to match this commitment, currently set at 2%, with only 11 members meeting the goal in 2023. At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Sunak emphasized the importance of European commitment to keep the US engaged in the alliance. The announcement follows the UK’s plan to develop remote-controlled artillery systems with Germany.
Germany’s Cabinet has approved a 4.57% increase in retirees’ pensions, effective July 1st. This exceeds the current inflation rate of 2.2% and marks the first time since 2000 that pensions in Germany have outpaced inflation. The increase is driven by recent wage negotiations reflecting the rising cost of living. Germany has over 21 million retirees among its 84 million population.
